Galwayman wins Phoenix Park marathon

On his first return to competitive racing after some months out of action, Galwayman Mike O'Connor stormed to victory in the Lifestyle Sports-adidas Dublin Half-Marathon in the Phoenix Park.

The 2007 Irish National Marathon Champion took a clear lead from around the third or fourth mile, and winning time of 1:07:58 was 1:10 clear of second placed Sandis Bratilis, of West Waterford running club.